White-tailed Robin
A species of Southeast Asian Blue Robins Scientific name : Myiomela leucura Genus : Southeast Asian Blue Robins
White-tailed Robin, A species of Southeast Asian Blue Robins
Botanical name: Myiomela leucura
Genus: Southeast Asian Blue Robins
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Description General Info
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Description
The white-tailed robin (Myiomela leucura) is an Old World flycatcher in the family Muscicapidae. It ranges across the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent and adjacent areas of Southeast Asia. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Size
19 cm
Feeding Habits
White-tailed Robin primarily eats insects and berries, often foraging on the ground or in low underbrush. This bird is more arboreal compared to similar species and has secretive behavior. A notable trait is the frequent opening and closing of its tail while feeding.
Habitat
The habitat of white-tailed Robin typically consists of dense, moist broadleaf evergreen forests characterized by thick shade and scrubby undergrowth. These forests often contain bamboo and are located in lower cloud zones, with proximity to river valleys and running water. Broadly, white-tailed Robin is found in regions with tropical or subtropical climates that support this type of vegetation.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Old world flycatchers Species
White-tailed Robin